Beacon driver charged with DWI after leaving party in Marlboro

MARLBORO — A Beacon man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he nearly ran down a deputy after leaving a party, Ulster County sheriff's deputies said.

Deputies responded to a report of a fight at a large party on Highland Avenue late Friday night. Deputies said they watched Devin Wilson, 23, leave the party and nearly hit a deputy who was directing traffic.

Wilson was charged with his second DWI in 10 years, making it a felony. He was arraigned in Lloyd Town Court and released on his own recognizance.